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SUMMARY:Festival of the Candelaria (La Fiesta de la Candelaria)
DESCRIPTION:Every February the streets of Puno are swamped in an explosion of colour and filled with music and dancing\, which combine into one of Peru’s greatest public events – Festival of the Candelaria (La Fiesta de la Candelaria). A further draw is that Puno sits on the western shore of the radiantly blue Lake Titicaca\, which just adds more reasons to stay a while longer. \nHistory of the Festival\nThe Virgin of the Candelaria\, or “Mamacha”\, is the patron saint of Puno\, a small city of about 140\,000 in the south of Peru. Her statue leads a procession from the Church of Saint John the Baptist\, but many other cultural events run in parallel with this. This tradition began in 1781 and since 2003 has been declared an essential part of Peru’s cultural heritage. \nWhen is the Fiesta de la Candelaria 2026?\nThe festival is held on 2 February\, but there is much music and dancing before and after that one day. In total\, the celebrations last about two weeks. \nFestival of the Candelaria (La Fiesta de la Candelaria)\nWhat to Expect at the Fiesta de la Candelaria\nWatch out for the beautiful flower carpets\, but remember to photograph them before the procession arrives. There will be stages set up in the streets of the city centre with bands and accompanying dancers\, or a separate march of musicians. You will also see representations of “Mamacha”. Typically she will be wearing elaborately decorated clothing\, carrying baby Jesus in her left hand and a basket in her right. \nThough the festival is Christian in nature\, it does have roots that date back to pre-colonial times. Expect to see many members of the Quechua and Aymara communities dressed in traditional clothing enjoying their own rituals\, music and dance. \nAlso\, take a moment to try local dishes\, such as chairo\, a thick lamb\, potato and vegetable soup; fried trout; or canchaco\, marinated lamb. \nIt will be cold\, so bring appropriate clothing. \nFestival of the Candelaria (La Fiesta de la Candelaria)\nWhere is the Festival of the Candelaria 2026?\nPuno\, Peru. The procession begins at the Church of San Juan Bautista\, but much will be happening in the streets of the city centre and the central square\, the Plaza de las Armas. There are separate dance competitions at the Torres Belon Stadium. \nOn the ground\, there is an official tourist office at the bus terminal\, you could also visit the local tourist agencies such as Turismo Puno on Avenida El Sol 821. \n\nLake Titicaca Peru\nThings To Do in Puno and on Lake Titicaca\nVisit Puno Park\, near the Plaza de las Armas\, and also the cathedral. To look down on the city\, climb Condor Hill.  The Carlos Dreyer museum contains archaeological artefacts. Nearby are the funerary towers of Sillustani\, which have great views over the bleak Altiplano landscape. Heading south\, towards Bolivia are the stone carvings of the Portal of Aramu Muru \nLake Titicacac is a national reserve and currently under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Incan tradition the god Viracocha emerged from the water and created the Sun and the Moon. Places to visit include the Uros Islands\, made from reed; and Taquile\, famous for its woven fabrics. Lake Titicaca is particularly picturesque at sunrise and sunset. \nFlights to Peru and Puno\nAs time of writing there are no direct flights from London to Lima. British Airways and Iberia fly via Madrid. According to Skyscanner the Iberia flight is the Greener Choice\, emitting less CO2. Another possibility is to fly with Avianca and change in Bogota. \nFrom the US\, Latam Airlines flies direct from Miami to Lima. From New York\, Avianca offers a change in Bogota\, whereas with Aeromexico from Los Angeles or Houston\, you change in Mexico City. \nA domestic flight from Lima to Puno takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The bus from Lima to Puno takes about 21 hours with a change in Arequipa. \n\nMore information on the Festival of the Candelaria \nTo discover more about Puno click here https://www.peru.travel/en/destinations/puno \nMore Things to do on and around Lake Titicaca \nVisit https://www.peru.travel/en/attractions/lake-titicaca.
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LOCATION:Puno\, Puno\, Peru
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in America
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